Desireable

/dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/ adjective

Definition

An alternate or archaic spelling of 'desirable'; worthy of desire, attractive, or worth wanting.

Etymology

This is a non-standard or obsolete spelling variant of 'desirable.' English spelling standardized gradually, and '-able' endings were often spelled '-eable' in Middle and Early Modern English before simplifying.

Kelly Says

This misspelling shows how English spelling is still settling! Most of us spell it 'desirable' now, but you'll find 'desireable' in older texts, much like how 'connection' and 'connexion' both exist. Spelling wasn't always a straightforward thing.

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